Renewables

Africa’s Renewable Power Capacity Set to More Than Double by 2031

Falling solar costs and new wind, mini-grid and green hydrogen projects are reshaping Africa’s renewable energy market, but weak power grids could limit the gains.

By Clement Abayomi3 min read12th September, 2026

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Africa’s Renewable Power Capacity Set to More Than Double by 2031

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